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Keira Knightley Reflects on Uncomfortable Iconic Scene in 'Love Actually'

The actress revealed her unease with the famous cue card love confession, describing it as having a 'slightly stalker-ish aspect.'

  • Keira Knightley shared her discomfort during the filming of the well-known cue card scene in the 2003 holiday film 'Love Actually.'
  • The scene involves a silent love confession from a man to the wife of his best friend, portrayed by Knightley, using written cards at her doorstep.
  • Knightley described the scene as 'slightly stalker-ish' and recalled needing to suppress her feelings of unease while filming.
  • Director Richard Curtis asked Knightley to adjust her facial expressions during the shoot to avoid making the scene appear unsettling.
  • The film has become a Christmas classic, though the scene has faced criticism for romanticizing potentially inappropriate behavior.
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